1991 Mazda MX6 Turbo IL

Not mine but I know there is some love here for these

http://chambana.craigslist.org/cto/3534632116.html

Damn. That one seems awfully nice for 750. Paging jamesmcd, jamesmcd to the service desk.

I believe james may have another one of these to share as well.

I wonder how long the newly rebuilt engine will last with its new high compression and turbo.

spitfirebill wrote: I wonder how long the newly rebuilt engine will last with its new high compression and turbo.

IF it's got "high compression" pistons, that probably means somewhere around 8.6:1. Usually when these guys reference "high compression" they're talking about putting in the n/a MX6/Probe/626 pistons, which bring the car from 7.8:1 to a whopping 8.6:1. They're just as strong, and in no danger of detonation.

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Waitaminute... did someone post the other one and then delete it or something? OP's post seems like it's a stock car.

Swank Force One wrote:

spitfirebill wrote: I wonder how long the newly rebuilt engine will last with its new high compression and turbo.

IF it's got "high compression" pistons, that probably means somewhere around 8.6:1. Usually when these guys reference "high compression" they're talking about putting in the n/a MX6/Probe/626 pistons, which bring the car from 7.8:1 to a whopping 8.6:1. They're just as strong, and in no danger of detonation. [edit] Waitaminute... did someone post the other one and then delete it or something? OP's post seems like it's a stock car.

This one:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/200x-classifieds/modified-mx6-turbo-1800/59017/page1/

Ah hah... Yeah that's the one i thought he was talking about, but i didn't realize it had been posted.

Yeah one I posted is stock and in IL

Hey Swank, what does the bump in compression do for an otherwise stock motor? This worth doing?

As an only mod? Nah. As something to do if you're already rebuilding the motor? For sure.

Probably 10-15hp and 20-25ftlbs gain. And faster spool, which is the last thing a stock mx6 needs. Could probably end up with an insane powerband and response if the supporting mods are right though. ~220whp and upper 200s wtq with a crazy powerband from 2k to redline should be easy.

Huh, it's owned by a girl.